January 11, 2023 – 12:30 p.m
(From left) Ximena Navarrete, Olivia Jordan, Wendy Fitzwilliam. Images: Instagram/@missuniverse
The Miss Universe Organization (MOU) has formed an all-female selection committee to undertake the difficult task of choosing the semi-finalists for the 71st Miss Universe.
In a post on MOU’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, January 11, the organizers announced that previous Miss Universe titleholders Ximena Navarrete (Miss Universe 2010) of Mexico and Wendy Fitzwilliam (Miss Universe 1998) of Trinidad and Tobago have been appointed to to join the selection. panel of the upcoming pageant, as well as Miss USA 2015 and Miss Universe 2015 second runner-up Olivia Jordan.
READ MORE
January 10, 2023 – 5:46 p.m
(From left) Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe Aruba 2022 Kiara Arends, Miss Universe Italy 2022 Virginia Stablum and Miss Universe Venezuela 2022 Diana Silva. Images: Instagram/@harnaazsandhu_03, Instagram/@missuniverse
Several Miss Universe candidates and reigning queen Harnaaz Sandhu showed up in their most fabulous costumes at the annual Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Louisiana in the USA in honor of St. Joan of Arc.
The Joan of Arc Parade, named after the patron saint of France, is a quasi-religious event that pays tribute to the heroine’s birthday and the French cultural heritage of New Orleans. According to its official website, the affair is held annually on January 6 and celebrates the saint’s legacy through a public procession as well as cultural and educational events.
READ MORE
January 9, 2023 – 20:17
Heavenly Courtesy. Images: Instagram/celeste_courtesy
Five days before the Miss Universe crowning night, Celeste Cortesi has been serving up stunning pre-pageant looks worthy of the crown.
As Miss Universe kicks off her pre-pageant activities in New Orleans, United States, the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 titleholder made sure to appear stylish in various glamorous ensembles fit for a queen, as seen on Cortesi’s Instagram accounts and the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) organization.
Here are some of Cortes’ pre-contest performances so far:…
READ MORE
January 9, 2023 – 4:20 p.m
Olivia Culpo. Images: Instagram/@oliviaculpo, Tiktok/@oliviadangerculpo
Following the announcement of Olivia Culpo’s return as co-host of Miss Universe 2022, the beauty queen model seemed to take things in stride and even poked fun at her energy level for the task.
The Miss Universe Organization, led by Thailand-based JKN Global Group, has chosen Culpo to host the coronation night, along with fashion designer Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Emmy Award-winning host Zuri Hall as backstage commentators.
READ MORE
January 7, 2023 – 3:54 p.m
(From left) Celeste Cortesi, Harnaaz Sandhu and Catriona Grey. Image: Inquirer Daily Philippines/Armin P. Adina
MANILA, Philippines—The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has just announced an all-female host team for the 71st edition of the pageant, which will also reportedly have an all-female judging panel. An official said these are deliberate.
“From our two multi-talented female hosts to our female producer and new female ownership, this year’s show will truly be a celebration of women, created by women,” said MUP President Paula Shugart in a statement issued by the organization.
Model, content creator and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo will return as a host from her debut run on the 69th edition of the pageant in May 2021 and will be joined by Daytime Emmy winner Jeannie Mai-Jenkins. Providing backstage commentary will be Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Emmy Award-winning host Zuri Hall.
READ MORE
January 5, 2023 – 5:43 p.m
Heavenly Courtesy. Image: Instagram/@themissuniverseph
MANILA, Philippines – When the Miss Universe pageant delegates gather together for their orientation scheduled for January 6, Philippine representative Celeste Cortesi will find a familiar face among the sea of international beauties, Telma Madeira of Portugal.
The two ladies participated in the Miss Earth 2018 pageant held in the Philippines, where they both finished in the Top 8. Another Miss Earth student is Fernanda Rodriguez from Costa Rica who competed in 2017.
But they are not the only ones with international experience on the list of Miss Universe delegates. Three other contenders have participated in the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant, Top 12 finalist Alexandrine Belle from Mauritius, 2021 Top 12 finalist Swelia Antonio from Angola and 2019 Top 10 finalist Ngyuenthi Ngocchau from Vietnam.
READ MORE
January 5, 2023 – 3:25 p.m
Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Olivia Culpo, Catriona Gray and Zuri Hall. Image from Miss Universe / Instagram
MANILA, Philippines – When the new owner of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), Thai media mogul Anne Jakrajutatip, said a few weeks ago that a woman will host the 71st edition of the global pageant, the Philippine pageant circle and users of network speculated that it will be Miss Universe 2018. Katriona Grey.
That speculation turned out to be beneficial as the Filipina-Australian beauty queen was just re-introduced as a backstage commentator for the pageant. She will be joined by Emmy Award-winning host and American Ninja Warrior host Zuri Hall, who is also an Access Hollywood correspondent.
READ MORE
January 4, 2023 – 4:37 p.m
Jojo Bragais/ARMIN P. ADINA
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine pageant shoe emperor Jojo Bragais will release a video that tells the story of the “Maureen” shoe that will be used for the 71st Miss Universe pageant. But little does the public know that it took him months before he decided to participate in the international competition.
This is not his first venture with the global pageant, however he said he spent more time for introspection on his latest partnership compared to his first collaboration with the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) for the 69th edition in 2021.
READ MORE
January 4, 2023 – 11:45 am
MUO owner Anne Jakrajutatip/ANNE JAKRAJUTATIP PHOTO FACEBOOK
MANILA, Philippines – While the Miss World and Miss America pageants have already ditched the swimsuit round for several years now, the Miss Universe pageant remains one of the many beauty pageants that continues to parade its candidates in swimsuits in front of the audience. For the 71st edition of Tilt Global taking place in the United States this month, the focus of the segment will be fitness.
For many spectators, the swimsuit competition is one of the most anticipated events of the pageant. And the new Miss Universe owner wants to capitalize on the popularity of the piece by using it as another platform to introduce her “transformational leadership” to the beloved brand.
Media mogul Anne Jakrajutatip of Bangkok-based JKN Global Group, which acquired full ownership of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) in October last year, shared in a recent interview with Thai media that the global tilt will not allows beauty queens to do sexy dances. wearing only a bathing suit. “Don’t use women as sex symbols,” she said.
READ MORE
January 4, 2023 – 10:31 am
Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi. Image: Instagram/@themissuniverseph
Celeste Cortesi is on her way to New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States to represent the Philippines in the 71st Miss Universe pageant on January 14 (January 15, 9 a.m. in Manila).
The Miss Universe Philippines 2022 titleholder looked stunning in a fiery red coat and red high-heeled boots, as seen on the official Instagram account of the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) organization on Wednesday, January 4. Her pre-arrival look was put together by stylist Perry Tabora, hairstylist Renz Pangilinan and makeup artist Mickey See.
READ MORE
Read on
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer and over 70 other titles, share up to 5 devices, listen to news, download as early as 4am and share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.
